<p>I just got done doing Section 2, 5, and 8 (all critical reading) from Blue Book with the appropriate time limits for practice for March 1st SAT. I calculated my raw score to be 56 and that gives me a scaled score of 630-710. What does this scaled score mean? Does that mean my 56 raw score would give me a 630, a 670, or a 710? Is it all about the curve ETS would give on that particular testing date? Thanks!</p>
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<p>It just means that you would generally get 670 but they give you a + or - 40 margin or error depending on how you are feeling or how the test conditions are (distracting or what not) on the test day/place. It also includes the increase or decrease from 670 that could occur due to the curve.</p>
<p>Oh, okay. That's cool. Thanks!</p>
<p>Shubham 92- you're totally incorrect.</p>
<p>^ Yet you can't provide us with a "correct" explanation?`</p>
<p>I find that the middle of the scaled ranges usually are 10 points off or so from actual SAT curves. That means you should expect around 660 to 680 on a real SAT test. Generally, though, it is more likely that it will be 10 points less. But you should keep in mind that during a real SAT you will be tested for 4 hours and the likelihood of you making mistakes will definitely be greater.</p>